James A. Swift, 89; Valley Orchestra Leader Let Local Musicians Play
LA Times
James A. Swift, an aerospace engineer and gifted musician who was founding conductor and music director of what is now the New Valley Symphony Orchestra for 35 years, has died. He was 89. Swift, who retired from leadership of the community orchestra on Feb. 8, died Nov. 15 in Laguna Hills of natural causes.
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